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Castle Rock
CD (Item 879077) Verve (Japan), 1952 — Condition: Used
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An undisputed Verve classic, and proof that Johnny Hodges could make damn good records away from Duke Ellington! The set features a number of small groupings of Ellington players – like Al Sears, Billy Strayhorn, Lawrence Brown, and others – but the sound is quite different than with the Duke – really jamming hard, with almost an R&B overtone at times – and a strong focus on the hard-edged Hodges alto sax! The classic "Castle Rock" is a wailer composed by Sears – and other tracks are all great too – including "Jeep Is Jumping", "Wham", "Sideways", "You Blew Out The Flame In My Heart", and "My Reward". © 1996-2025, Dusty Groove, Inc.
(Out of print 1999 Japanese pressing, includes obi. Tray card has light aging.)
(Out of print 1999 Japanese pressing, includes obi. Tray card has light aging.)
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